as in sensitiveness
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
the sensitivity needed for a microphone that will be used in a recording studio
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My hope is that this draw toward the world of screens and digital and artificial intelligence is going to highlight our need for a greater sensitivity toward embodiment.
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Chava Pearl Lansky, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2025
Venus glides into Cancer on July 30th, directly opposite your sign, heightening your sensitivity to matters of the heart.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 27 July 2025
Through the story of two brothers threatened by a storm, both internal and external, the film addresses a delicate subject with great sensitivity.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 July 2025
In case anyone thought Trump’s sensitivity on this issue might have lessened since then, the White House quickly issued a statement on last night’s South Park.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
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Chava Pearl Lansky, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2025
Venus glides into Cancer on July 30th, directly opposite your sign, heightening your sensitivity to matters of the heart.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 27 July 2025
Through the story of two brothers threatened by a storm, both internal and external, the film addresses a delicate subject with great sensitivity.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 July 2025
In case anyone thought Trump’s sensitivity on this issue might have lessened since then, the White House quickly issued a statement on last night’s South Park.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
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“Sensitivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitivity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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